This September, join Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) at Climate Week NYC! Hosted by international non-profit the Climate Group, Climate Week NYC is the biggest global climate event, convening leaders from diverse sectors. Its programming covers hundreds of events across a variety of themes— from the built environment, environmental justice, and energy, to food, transport, and finance. Climate Week NYC 2025 will run from September 21-28th.
Building Energy Exchange is thrilled to support this year’s Climate Week NYC with a variety of educational and networking opportunities spanning panel discussions, technology showcases, and more, hosted at our resource center in lower Manhattan:
Planning Meets Practice: New Decarbonization Tools from ASHRAE, USGBC, and The Retrofit Playbook
September 23, 9 – 10:30am
Join ASHRAE, USGBC, and the Retrofit Playbook for Large Buildings team to learn more about the newly released Guide to Strategic Decarbonization Planning (SDP) and explore how it connects with the tools, case studies, and planning resources available on the RetrofitPlaybook.org. Whether you’re just getting started or refining a long-term roadmap, this session will help you learn how to apply the SDP framework and other practical resources to actualize low-carbon, future-ready building retrofits.
Climate Week Showcase: Smart Buildings & Emerging Tech
September 23, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Featuring member firms from BE-Ex’s Industry Leadership Council (ILC), this engaging showcase spotlights exciting developments in high-performance building and retrofit technologies. Hear from subject matter experts regarding advanced solutions like smart sensors, building management systems, insulation innovations, heat recovery strategies, and more. The evening will include drinks, small bites, and the opportunity to engage with both old and new connections!
Advancing Local Climate Leadership Through a Community of Practice
September 25, 10:30am – 12pm
In the absence of federal support for climate action, local leaders are stepping up. Join BE-Ex and the Institute for Market Transformation for a timely panel discussion on how the Building Performance Partnership (BPP) is scaling building decarbonization through local resource hubs, real-world success stories, and actionable policy.
WISE: Lessons from Women in the Field
September 25, 6 – 7:30pm
Celebrate Climate Week with BE-Ex’s Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) series! This panel will highlight the experiences of women working “on the ground” in building electrification and energy efficiency projects. Featuring diverse perspectives, the discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities faced by women in the field, aiming to raise awareness and foster a deeper understanding of their critical roles in the energy transition.
Can’t get enough? Keep the discussions going at our post-Climate Week event:
Thermal Energy Networks in New York and Sweden: Lessons across the Atlantic
September 30, 9:30 – 11am
Hosted by BE-Ex and the Swedish Energy Agency (SEA), don’t miss this timely event on thermal energy networks (TENs). This session will feature an engaging moderated panel discussion and live Q&A, exploring advanced district energy system policies, regulation, technology, and how these systems can support building and neighborhood decarbonization. Learn from recent Swedish successes and challenges, connect with the BE-Ex community, and network over coffee and small bites!
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To see BE-Ex’s full event calendar and register for events, click here.
For more information on Climate Week NYC, click here.
